Affordable Hot Tubs and Spas?
Question:
"My question is about two different spa companies. Viking and Reflections. Reflections is part of D&B Industries which makes Vita Spas. I know that these are lower end spas, but would like to know if you have heard any complaints or know of any problems with these hot tubs. I've already gone on several websites to see if I could get any information on them. There is some, but very little."
Answer:
Sorry, but I do not pass judgment on various spa manufacturers' products. There are so many variables in choosing and using a hot tub, that it's impossible for me to comment on them all. Even if I have heard complaints, there is no way for me to determine whether or not the complaint is valid.
A lower end spa may be perfectly suitable for occasional use, but if you give one to a college fraternity and let them do anything they want and it breaks after a non-stop party that lasts all year, is it the fault of the manufacturer or is it just a lower end spa that has been abused? And if somebody then complains in an online forum, who am I to say whether the spa is at fault, or that their expectations were just way too high.
The only thing I will say is that, "You get what you pay for." In other words, almost any car will occasionally take you from place to place, but it may not look great and you may have to take a hammer under the hood to get it to start up (I know - my first car was like this). So, if you want reliable transportation on a regular basis, you should spend the most that you can afford.
The same is true for hot tubs. You can get an inexpensive model that will hold a bunch of hot water, but it may not have many jets, and it may not last very long, but what exactly are you looking for? An occasional dip in hot water, or extensive warm water therapy?
Only you can answer that question and make that decision. In any event, I hope that you buy the best hot tub you can afford. You won't regret it!
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"My question is about two different spa companies. Viking and Reflections. Reflections is part of D&B Industries which makes Vita Spas. I know that these are lower end spas, but would like to know if you have heard any complaints or know of any problems with these hot tubs. I've already gone on several websites to see if I could get any information on them. There is some, but very little."
Answer:
Sorry, but I do not pass judgment on various spa manufacturers' products. There are so many variables in choosing and using a hot tub, that it's impossible for me to comment on them all. Even if I have heard complaints, there is no way for me to determine whether or not the complaint is valid.
A lower end spa may be perfectly suitable for occasional use, but if you give one to a college fraternity and let them do anything they want and it breaks after a non-stop party that lasts all year, is it the fault of the manufacturer or is it just a lower end spa that has been abused? And if somebody then complains in an online forum, who am I to say whether the spa is at fault, or that their expectations were just way too high.
The only thing I will say is that, "You get what you pay for." In other words, almost any car will occasionally take you from place to place, but it may not look great and you may have to take a hammer under the hood to get it to start up (I know - my first car was like this). So, if you want reliable transportation on a regular basis, you should spend the most that you can afford.
The same is true for hot tubs. You can get an inexpensive model that will hold a bunch of hot water, but it may not have many jets, and it may not last very long, but what exactly are you looking for? An occasional dip in hot water, or extensive warm water therapy?
Only you can answer that question and make that decision. In any event, I hope that you buy the best hot tub you can afford. You won't regret it!
: )
posted by HotTubSource at
5:14 PM
1 Comments:
Purchasing a high-quality hot tub is a major expense, much like purchasing a new automobile. In purchasing an automobile, however, it is possible to learn the invoice price and bargain with the dealer to get the best price. It seems logical that the same thing should be possible with a hot tub purchase. A dealer has quoted a price of $10250 for what appears to be a high quality 87-jet hot tub and $9750 for an 81-jet model. How would a buyer determine what the invoice price is and how much mark up is included in the price?
Additionally, although this hot tub appears to be a high-quality product, and is certainly priced as if it were, it has sprayed-on foam insulation around the pipes and on the bottom of the tub shell, in addition to another layer of insulation inside of the cabinet and a sealed bottom that is apparently impervious to insects and rodents. You have warned about the difficulties and added expense of removing spray-on insulation to detect leaks or make repairs. Should I beware of buying an apparently high-quality tub which has spray-on insulation, even though it also has a second layer of insulation and many other attractive features indicative of high quality?
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